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VOD Series data model

Name
Type
Description
Localised
Always available
_idStringInternal identifier for the object.NoYes
ActorsArray of strings

A list of actors. For example:

"Tom Cruise",
"Nicole Kidman"
NoNo
AspectString

The aspect ratio, for example, 16:9 or Widescreen.

NoNo
AudioArray of strings

A list of "locale-type" patterns representing the audio streams available for this series.

  • locale: three-letter ISO language code
  • type: VisualImpaired or Standard

For example:

"Eng-Standard",
"Eng-VisualImpaired",
"Fra-Standard"
NoNo
AudioModeString

The audio mode. For example,  MonoSRSTHX5.1Nicam Stereo, or Dual Mono.

NoNo
BestSalesIndexInteger

Sales index (position) for use in "Top" lists (for example, Top 10 Best Selling).

These are positive numbers, starting at 1.

If -1 or not present, this series is not in any "Top n" index.

NoNo
CategoriesStringA list of operator-defined category or genre names for this series.NoNo
ContentTypeString

Free text. Used for implementation-specific data.

NoNo
CopyProtectionsArray of strings

A list of usage rules for controlling certain hardware outputs to prevent unauthorised content copying.

For example:

"CGMS-A",
"HDCP"

If the value is 0 or not present, there is no restriction.

NoNo
CopyrightStringA copyright message.YesNo
CountriesArray of stringsA string of two-letter ISO codes representing countries relevant to this series.NoNo
DefinitionStringThe video definition. One of HD, SD, or 3D.NoNo
DescriptionStringThe description of the series.YesNo
DirectorsArray of stringsA list of directors.NoNo
idStringThe CMS identifier for the object.NoYes
IsRecordableBooleanWhether the end user is allowed to record this series.NoNo
LanguageStringThe original language of the series (three-letter ISO language code).NoNo
nls.TitleStringNative language support for the title field, which allows it to be sorted correctly in the local languare rather than using UTF-8 ordering.NoNo
PrivateMetadataStringGeneric field used to pass data directly from the operator to the end-user device without any processing.
One possible use is to pass a list of keyword/value pairs.
NoNo
ProducersArray of stringsA list of producers.NoNo
PromoImagesArray of stringsA list of promo image URLs. Must contain only URL-safe characters. NoNo
providerStringThe identifier of the metadata provider, from the id of the export's CMSVodData element.NoYes
Rating.codeStringParental rating code (from CMS).NoYes
Rating.nameStringLocalised name for the rating, for example, Adult orAdulto.YesYes
Rating.precedenceIntegerQuantitative rating value.NoYes
ScoringIntegerScore of the series.NoNo
ShortTitleStringThe short name of the series.YesNo
StudioStringThe content owner.NoNo
SubtitlesArray of strings

A list of “locale-type” patterns representing the subtitle streams available for this series.

  • locale: 3-letters ISO language code
  • type: HearingImpaired or Standard

For example:

"Eng-Standard",
"Eng-HearingImpaired",
"Fra-Standard"
NoNo
SynopsisStringA longer description of the series.YesNo
titleStringThe name of the series.

This field is not localised. Multi-language clients should use the Title field instead.

NoYes
TitleStringThe name of the series.

The CMS mandates that this field will be populated for at least one locale-form of the asset.

YesNo
TotalDownloadsIntegerTotal number of downloads of the series (or of episodes within the series, according to the operator's preference).NoNo
ViewingNumberIntegerHow many times a user can watch the series (or episodes within it) once purchased.
If 0 or not present, there is no limitation. 
NoNo
xmlStringThe type of the object. Always series.NoYes
YearIntegerThe year of production of the content.NoNo
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